YeetFile

YeetFile is a privacy-focused file sending service and personal vault that encrypts content client-side so the server cannot decrypt stored or transferred data. It provides both a web UI and a CLI client, and is designed for easy self-hosting with Docker and standard infrastructure components.

Key Features

• Client-side end-to-end encryption for files and text so servers cannot decrypt content
• "Send" mode: create shareable links with configurable expiration and limited download counts
• "Vault" mode: file and password storage, folder organization, and per-user read/write sharing
• Optional password protection on shared links and text transfers (text up to 2000 characters)
• Multiple storage backends supported: local filesystem, S3-compatible object stores, and Backblaze B2
• Official CLI with parity to web client and a browser-based web UI
• Deployable via docker-compose or systemd; requires PostgreSQL for metadata
• Admin features for instance management, user administration, and logging suggestions

Use Cases

• Securely send sensitive files or one-off secrets with expiring, limited-download links
• Host a personal/team vault for encrypted file and password storage with folder-level sharing
• Run a privacy-preserving file transfer service for an organization that must retain control of storage

Limitations and Considerations

• Send transfers have configurable limits: maximum expiration is 30 days and maximum downloads per link is 10
• Server-side metadata (file size, owner ID, timestamps) is visible even though file contents and filenames are encrypted
• Some features (paid upgrades, payment recycling) rely on external payment providers and require additional configuration

YeetFile is well suited for users and teams that need a self-hosted, privacy-first file transfer and vault solution. It emphasizes strong client-side encryption and flexible deployment, while requiring a PostgreSQL database and standard container tooling for production deployments.